Sydney Hawkins
Anchor/Reporter
Wausau, Wisconsin
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Sydney Hawkins joined the NewsChannel 7 team as a Multimedia Journalist in December of 2020. She is an alumna of Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee where she studied Communication Arts with a concentration in Broadcast Media and Political Science.
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Switch up your normal Friday pizza nights with grilled pizza burgers.
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Enjoy warm temperatures and hot steaks and potatoes from Lamb’s Fresh Market this Father’s Day weekend.
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A new workout program called ‘Fit for All’ is designed to help all disabled people become active on a more regular basis at 212 Fitness in Stevens Point.
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Embracing the things that makes us different is something a Stanley teenager said she learned at an early age, while educating others.
Spice up your weekend with a ‘sweet and sassy’ recipe from Lamb’s Fresh Market.
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National ‘Bike to Work’ Week concluded Tuesday with a community bike ride with Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg.
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An Antigo man said at 37, he recently experienced a jungle gym for the first time, thanks to the inclusivity built at JoJo’s Jungle in Wausau.
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Bucket Ruckus in Stevens Point is a business encouraging area residents to compost organic waste rather than throwing it in the trash.
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating an Adams County man they believe to be vulnerable.
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A new series celebrating diversity will start Thursday, May 19 at The Grand Theater in Wausau.
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Two people are recovering from injuries sustained in a crash that involved a car and dump truck in Wood County Monday night.
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An Auburndale teen said after 16 years of living with cystic fibrosis, he feels like a ‘whole new kid,’ after receiving a new treatment.
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Outdoor glassblowing demonstrations will take place April 29 to May 8 at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau.
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A program in Marathon County is bringing victims and offenders face-to-face to help come to a resolution after the crime was committed.
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Three people are dead in a two-vehicle crash in Marathon County Saturday night, according to the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office.
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More than 60% of the students in the Abbotsford School District are Hispanic. That is above-average for a rural city in central Wisconsin.
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The Milwaukee Police Department has issued an amber alert for 3-year-old Musyc Hart.
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A program to help people establish economic stability is looking for participants.
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A 35-year-old man accused of shooting another man in the leg was arrested over the weekend at a hotel in Stevens Point.
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Community Partners of Portage county is an organization that pairs people with disabilities with volunteers. The organization is looking for volunteers for its program.
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Winter weather in north central Wisconsin is causing power outages for some areas.
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Preparing your car for long-distance travel is just one important thing to do before taking a road trip.
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A weekly meal program provides authentic Hmong dishes to students at Stevens Point Area Senior High School and community members.
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The Wausau School District has issued a two-hour delay Tuesday for students who ride First Student buses to schools within the district.
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St. Patrick’s Day is approaching and the Wisconsin Beef Council has traditional corned beef recipes for the holiday.
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is recognizing the a Marathon County Parks Department worker for leading the county’s tree removal efforts last year.
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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue encourages residents to check the agency’s website for unclaimed property yearly.
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An annual event held to raise scholarship money and other resources for music students in Marathon County will take place Saturday.
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A house fire in Kronenwetter Monday night is under investigation.
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Our Black History Month Coverage continues with a look at Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s visit to Wausau in 2012.
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Right now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is displaying artwork from 2 Wisconsin Rapids students. The students are recent recipients of the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards.
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NewsChannel 7 is where journalists across the country got their start with television news, including our station’s first black male anchor, Colin Mayfield.
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Free baked goods are available for pick up every weekday at the Hmong American Center in Wausau.
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Many things look different due to the Public Health Emergency caused by COVID-19, that includes federal tax returns.
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Reimbursements for at-home COVID-19 tests are now available through private insurance companies.
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Snowmobilers marked the 33rd Badger State Winter Games with an annual snowmobile torch ride.
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation increases its weight limit on state highways during its Frozen Road Declaration.
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The City of Stevens Point and Maui County in Hawaii have proclaimed January as ‘Connected Communities’ month between the two communities.
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The season of giving has special meaning for teens Amiya and Audrina Krizenesky.
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A Marshfield meal delivery program is giving its recipients more than just a warm meal this holiday season.
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A group of Marathon County teenagers are spreading joy one cultural dance move at a time.
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A 32-year-old man is in Portage County Jail following a home intrusion in the Village of Plover.
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Three years ago parents of one Marshfield Children’s Miracle Kid were not sure how life for their young son would look. Through years of music therapy, that Miracle Kid is beating the odds stacked against him.
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The holiday season is often filled with family and friend gatherings. That can mean more hungry guests in your home than usual.
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For almost 35 years, a Wausau organization has made it its mission to help nonprofits in your neighborhoods help you.
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Wisconsin’s 74th Alice in Dairyland shares local food and gift suggestions to complete your holidays.
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a hit and run incident on State Road 17 from Sunday night.
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The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to help in the search for a Clark County man.